In trying to come up with a unique couples costume, consider pairing unlikely individuals together, perhaps two celebrities that have caused a stir in the news.
Also, consider dressing up like a highly famous celebrity pair, for instant recognition.
Unique Costumes for Couples
In this article, learn three unique Halloween costume ideas for two adults based on past and present news stories and find inspiration from a list of 25 currently very famous celebrity couples.
Adult Couples Halloween Costume Ideas – Controversial Celebrity Pairs
Below are three costume ideas for couples based on past and present news stories.
- Kanye West & Taylor Swift – Kanye & Taylor abruptly became enemies at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. As Taylor accepted an award for Best Female Video, Kanye grabbed the microphone and proclaimed that Beyonce should have won. Even though Kanye apologized on cable television, the two are not likely to swap friendship bracelets anytime soon. Spark lively discussion dressed like this celebrity couple.
- Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley – This superstar couple’s brief marriage lasted less than two years, but kept tabloid presses abuzz all the while. The King of Pop marrying the daughter of the King of Rock n’ Roll made for very intriguing headlines while it lasted, and partygoers are likely to recognize this adult couples Halloween costume in a heartbeat.
- Bert & Ernie – In the days when homosexuality was completely taboo and rarely admitted in public, these two beloved male Sesame Street characters lived together and shared a bedroom. Many wondered if Bert and Ernie were gay and still do to this day, whether or not the speculation is warranted. Stir up some controversy and lively conversation with this unique Halloween costume idea for adult couples.
Celebrity Outfits – Famous Couples Halloween Costumes
Anyone looking for a memorable couples Halloween costume should consider dressing up like a celebrity pair. Zimbio.com published a list of the 100 hottest, currently famous, celebrity couples based on factors like success, attractiveness, popularity, and longevity. Below are 19 adult couples Halloween costume ideas from that list.
- Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt
- Beyonce & Jay-Z
- Courtney Cox & David Arquette
- Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
- Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
- Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
- Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale
- Heidi Klum & Seal
- Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt
- Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck
- Jessica Alba & Cash Warren
- Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon
- Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
- Nicole Richie & Joel Madden
- Scarlett Johansson & Ryan Reynolds
- Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes
- Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
- Victoria & David Beckham
- Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
More Unique Halloween Costume Ideas – Less Famous Celebrity Pairs
Here are six more Halloween costumes for couples based on the same Zimbio hottest couples list; however, these celebrity pairs a little more obscure, perfect for those who want a unique outfit that other couples are not likely to be wearing:
- Alyson Hannigan & Alexis Denisof
- Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford
- Isla Fisher & Sasha Baron Cohen
- Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
- Sandra Bullock & Jesse James
- Tea Leoni & David Duchovny
Other Costume Ideas for Two People and Groups of Three or Four Adults
For four non-celebrity couples Halloween costume ideas for adults, see the article Costumes for Adults. In this article, also find ideas for groups and individuals.
Anyone who needs to accommodate more than just two people with a single Halloween costume idea may want to consider the ideas mentioned in the article Group Halloween Costume Ideas; this article lists adult Halloween costume ideas for groups of three or four adults.
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Lena Gott - Lena Gott is a Certified Public Accountant who gives practical financial advice to her readers.
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